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Bonkem Family History

Bonkem Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bonnet, Banker, Bonner, Bone, Boenker, Bonde, Konkel, Bonham, Bonney

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Where is the Bonkem family from?

You can see how Bonkem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bonkem family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Bonkem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bonkem families living in Cheshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bonkem's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bonkem families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Bonkem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bonkem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Bonkem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Bonkem. For the veterans among your Bonkem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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